October 3, 2012 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Civil Dialogue ®

Civil Dialogue (CD) is a structured format for public dialogue that provides a tool to build bridges across the chasm of public viewpoints.

Events Sponsored by Arizona State University

ASU Memorial Union, Pima Room

Presidential Debate Watch and Civil Dialogue

A special presidential debate watch is hosted along with our regular Civil Dialogue First Wednesday Series.

The first Presidential Debate will be moderated by Jim Lehrer of PBS NewsHour.

Watch the debate live with us and immediately following the debate, we'll engage in a Civil Dialogue, with volunteers from the audience taking various positions on the issues discussed by the candidates. The Denver debate, focused on foreign policy, is the first of three. The other dates are October 16th and October 22nd.The only Vice Presidential Debate (and Civil Dialogue to follow) will be on October 11, 2012.Note the special time and location.The event takes place 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at ASU Memorial Union, Pima Room

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University presents Civil Dialogue on the first Wednesday of each month, September through December, 2012. Topics are “ripped from the headlines.”

President Barack Obama

Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney

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